I feel like straight up shit tonight.
June 2011
“Consider the girl whose interests in mechanical pursuits don’t fit society’s gender stereotyping, who is punished or told her interests are bad or wrong; or the boy who’s told he should be able to control his emotions and that his yearning for nurturance is a show of weakness. Consistent invalidation leads to confusion and poor self-esteem.”
—Neil R. Bockian, Ph.D. - New Hope for people with BPD (via borderlinepersonalitysupport)